Everton were better in the second period as they hunted for an equaliser although it was Rennes who had the first effort of the half as Maarten Stekelenburg produced a good save to keep out Denis-Will Poha.

But it was not long before Rennes added two more to their tally. Faitout Maouassa strode down the right wing before sweeping home in the 77th minute, followed swiftly by a similar goal from Siliki, who got away down the left flank before beating Stekelenburg.

Richarlison could have scored another consolation late on, but his acrobatic volley from a Seamus Coleman cross could only go past the post as the game ended in defeat for Everton.